Ace vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ace

Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Ace Rank #165

Alex Rank #205

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Ace or Alex more popular?

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Ace and Alex mean?

Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Ace and Alex boy or girl names?

Ace is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.